Titres dans Action et aventure

Second entry in series of teen aviation stories, filled with lots of scientific jargon, a jewel heist, and adventure. Van Powell is a pseudonym of early Hollywood screenwriter, Ardon Van Buren Powell (1886-1958).

Nicky and Kenny return in Pike as a fishing expedition nosedives into near tragedy. The Bacon Pond is famous for its monster-sized fish and Kenny is determined to catch one. But when the boys glimpse what could be a body in the water – the body of a well-known local criminal who's just been announced missing – the secrets of the Bacon Pond might just take them all down.

Varian Farm—a place shrouded in mystery. Led by an iron-fisted noble, its fields bear endless fruit. Its animals produce the finest wools, milks, and cheeses. But prosperity comes at a price. Deep beneath the manor house, a secret slumbers. For hundreds of years, it’s sat dormant, controlled by the noble House of Varian. The world is changing though. A recent earthquake has unearthed treasure in the valley. Hidden from view, a chain reaction is underway. The valley is evolving. Life will never be the same.

جذبت ويلو تشانس اهتمامى ببراعة لما يدور براسها من افكار ولحياتها لدرجة اننى كنت احبس انفاسى فى نهاية الرواية من شدة الاثارة

In this steampunk, Ocean’s Eleven-style caper, fourteen year-old Varick Pendragon has everything. He’s young and wealthy, but he can’t stand his family. The only member he cared for, his grandfather, has just passed away. Now, Varick is adrift and alone amid the rest of the Pendragons’ machinations. That is, until he meets a crew of young thieves. They’re planning the ultimate heist aboard a luxury airship cruise liner, and they want Varick in. But more than just Varick’s family will want to use him for personal gain. Varick will have to figure out who’s planning what.

It’s Seckry's second year at Estergate Institute, and things are already shaping up to be just as eventful as his first. A new lesson called fringe science has been added to his timetable, Mrs Cutson is acting more sadistic than ever, and two exchange students from Norsegate have arrived, causing trouble and provoking Seckry and his friends.

Harrison Sharma never wanted to go to Nepal. He expected little more than tourist-packed streets, mountain treks, and a long, uneventful vacation. But from the moment he sets foot in Kathmandu, something feels different—as if the past is reaching for him. A chance encounter with a living goddess. A name written on ancient parchment. A shadow moving just beyond sight. The signs are there, though Harrison refuses to see them… until he no longer has a choice.

Evelyn Thorne thought her summer would be boring. Then she discovered a book hidden away for almost 60 years, and everything changed. Instead of rainy days and dusty books, Evelyn finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of hidden secrets, talking gadgets, and a mystery waiting for her to solve. Why does the book react to her? Why are strange things happening around the castle? And what does any of it have to do with her family? With new friends (and one grumpy robot), a crumbling Scottish castle, and a very big secret, Evelyn is about to discover she’s more extraordinary than she ever imagined.

Die vier vom See sind dem Versteck der sagenumwobenen goldenen Schale so nah wie nie zuvor. Doch als Franky nach einem Unfall ins Krankenhaus kommt, stößt er dort auf Spuren eines unglaublichen Skandals. Und auch persönlich muss sich Franky einer unangenehmen Wahrheit stellen.

When a threat like no other can only be stopped by a perfect assassin team, the organization recruits these two unlikely vigilantes with complementary skill sets. Too bad they can’t stand each other. He’s dangerous. She’s peaceful. He’s loud. She’s meditative. They don’t see eye to eye, but they’ll have to fight side by side. As their target hunts the innocent and threatens to destroy the delicate balance of magic, everything rests on the duo’s ability to work together.

Pippa Fitz-Amobi ha chiuso con le indagini e i misteri. Risolvere il caso del doppio omicidio di Andie Bell e Sal Singh è costato un prezzo troppo alto in termini di rischio e sofferenza, per se stessa e per coloro che ama.Intanto però il podcast che svela tutti i particolari di quell’indagine è diventato virale, e quando a Little Kilton qualcuno di molto vicino a lei scompare, Pippa non può ignorare la richiesta d’aiuto del suo migliore amico e si trova immersa suo malgrado in una nuova indagine, con una seconda stagione del podcast tutta da fare, stavolta in tempo reale...

In Alchemy's Heir: Unleashing the Magic Within, Master Alistair, the most renowned alchemist in the land, takes on Leora as his apprentice. As they delve into the secrets of alchemy, they uncover dangerous conspiracies and must use their knowledge to protect the realm from dark forces.

Eine 100 Jahre alte Halskette und ein Einbruch im Stadtarchiv. Als die drei Freunde italienische Briefe aus der Zeit vor dem Ersten Weltkrieg erhalten, beginnt für das Team Undercover ein spannendes Abenteuer. Nicht nur, dass der Inhalt der Schriftstücke ihnen Rätsel aufgibt. Ihre Recherche über einen uralten Gerichtsprozess bringt sie in große Gefahr, denn sie sind nicht die Einzigen, die das Geheimnis der Halskette lüften wollen. Können sie den mysteriösen Code der Briefe entschlüsseln?

It’s summer, and there’s a big surfing competition coming to the OBX. Competitors—like Kie and Rafe—will participate in paddle-in and tow-in surfing events. Athletes from around the world flood into the Outer Banks, filling the island’s hotels.

Lorsque Maëlla-Rose, Naomi et Juliette arrivent au camp de vacances Cité-Sauvage, elles ne se doutent pas que l’été leur réserve bien des surprises. C’est en découvrant la mystérieuse légende d’une cité disparue qu’elles se retrouvent au cœur d’une sombre forêt en compagnie de Zak, un garçon qui en sait plus que ce qu’il laisse croire. Réussiront-ils à trouver la cité d’Éléalix et à percer tous ses secrets ? Une chose est certaine, l’expédition s’annonce dangereuse et les quatre amis devront faire preuve d’un grand courage pour y arriver.

Patrick wusste, dass es die Hölle wird – der Trip in die kanadische Wildnis mit dem Lover seiner Mutter und dessen Tochter Olivia. Doch wie nah er Himmel oder Hölle tatsächlich kommen würde, konnte der Siebzehnjährige nicht ahnen. Nachdem das Flugzeug abgestürzt, der Pilot tot und die Mutter verletzt ist, bleibt Patrick nichts anderes übrig, als sich mit der verhassten Olivia zu Fuß durch die Wildnis zu schlagen, um Hilfe zu holen. Doch der Weg in die Zivilisation ist weiter und das Wetter katastrophaler als gedacht.

Little Kilton, aprile 2012: Andie Bell, una delle ragazze più popolari della scuola, viene uccisa. O meglio, scompare, e il suo corpo non verrà mai ritrovato. L'assassino è Sal Singh, compagno di scuola e amico della vittima: la polizia e tutti in città ne sono convinti. Il suo suicidio a qualche giorno di distanza ha cancellato tutti i dubbi. Ma Pippa Fitz-Amobi, che al tempo dei fatti aveva dodici anni e che ora si prepara a fare domanda per il college, non ne è per niente sicura.

Ein Roman aus dem Staubchronik-UniversumAlles begann mit dem äußerst unwahrscheinlichen Ereignis, dass ein Koffer vom Himmel fiel. London 1890/91Die Metropolitan Police hat uns gebeten einen Bericht über die kürzlichen Ereignisse im Fall "Anthony Harris" zu schreiben. Und wie wir - eine vorlaute Studentin und ein schusseliger Mechaniker - es geschafft haben, der ganzen Sache auf die Spur zu kommen, während die Polizei Däumchen gedreht hat.

The beautiful island of Crete, an archaeological find for the ages, and one seriously pissed-off Greek goddess. It's just another day for Samantha Knox. After being snubbed by her college's archaeology department for an honor she rightfully earned, Sam is hell-bent on proving her worth to her misogynistic department head. So when an opportunity presents itself to solve the hidden meaning behind a symbol found inside a cave in Greece, Sam is all over it, and she's bringing Bennett and Jo with her for the cross-Atlantic trip.

Ein neues Abenteuer für die genialen Fowl-Twins. Die Zwillinge Myles und Beckett sind wie immer gelangweilt und unternehmen deshalb mit dem Fowlschen Düsenjet einen kleinen "Ausflug". Das Flugzeug wird unterwegs allerdings von einem mysteriösen Flieger attackiert und explodiert. Die Zwillinge können sich zwar in letzter Sekunde retten, doch Myles wird gefangen genommen und verschleppt. Nun muss Beckett mit einer ihm verhassten Elfe zusammenarbeiten, um seinen Bruder zu finden – und das obwohl er Hausarrest hat.